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Pete Francis (of Dispatch)

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About Me


Pete Francis is a singer songwriter based in New York City. He began his career with the band DISPATCH. For almost ten years, the three members of Dispatch released four studio albums, a live CD, and a DVD under their own label, Bomber Records. They gained dedicated fans without the assistance of a major record company and became pioneers in the music industry, playing to capacity at major venues across the country and selling more than 600,000 albums. In 2004 Dispatch celebrated a remarkable eight-year run by performing a farewell show in Boston, MA. Over 110,000 fans were in attendance, making it the largest independent music event in history. Three years later, the band reunited at Madison Square Garden in New York City playing three sold-out nights benefiting charities to combat famine, disease, and social injustice in Zimbabwe. They made history once again as the first independent band to headline the Garden.
The music did not stop there. Pete Francis has created a soulful catalogue of solo music as well. In his songs a poetic tension exists between textured imagery and pure improvised rock and roll. A Pete Francis record feels like a ride from New York City to the coast of Maine. Sometimes his songs are weightless abstractions. Sometimes they tell the story of experience.
His most recent release, Iron Sea and The Cavalry, belongs in a classic jukebox that holds only your favorite records. From the pulsing single ‘Shooting Star and the Ambulance’ to the dream-like journey of ‘Heavenly Boat,’ the album represents the work of a true craftsman. His lyrics and melodies evoke introspective reflections that grow deeper the more one listens. The record expresses Francis’ soulful rock, folk and blues influences with layered instrumentation of B-3 organ, lap-steel guitar, mandolin, and a driving rhythm section. His inventive guitar playing and strong vocals draw the listener into a visceral experience.All told, from start to finish, Iron Sea and the Cavalry is a classic.Expect to hear much more from Pete Francis in 2008! For more info on Pete Francis and more streaming music, visit www.petefrancis.com
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Member Since: 10/25/2005
Band Website: PeteFrancis.com
Band Members: Pete Francis
Influences: Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Tom Waits
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NEW ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE!!

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Record Label: Scrapper Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Interview with Chuck D on AirAmerica

Check out the interview Pete did for "On the Real With Chuck D" last nightStream it directly below or via this link Pete is on from 37:25 to 65:00 ...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Mon, 19 May 2008 02:11:00 PST

Show Cancellations

To all of our loyal fans, we regret to inform you that Matt Pond PA has canceled the dates below co-headlining with Pete Francis and the Flyers, due to poor planning on THEIR part.We would like to let...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:18:00 PST

The Ultimate Facebook Contest

The Ultimate Pete Francis Facebook Contest We are pleased to announce a new contest being held on Facebook! For everything you do on Facebook, points will be awarded (see chart below - all details ...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:34:00 PST

Free download

Get a free download thanks to our friends at Rhapsody!! Click below to download Shooting Star and the Ambulance for free!...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:32:00 PST

Interview on JamBase

Check it out guys.. Pete, Craig and Boo all sat down with the guys from JamBase.com while at Langerado for an interview. Click the link below to watch the interview, where they talk aboutt he new al...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:17:00 PST

Interview on Sirius 17 Jam On airs 3/29-4/1

Pete recently visited the Sirius studios in NYC for an interview that will air on Sirius 17, Jam On!!Pete’s songs Low Sun and Air have been staples in rotation on Jam On, with Air being the 1 re...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:57:00 PST

Iron Sea and the Cavalry available in stores TODAY!

Iron Sea and the Cavalry is now available in stores!Pick up your copy at a store near you, at one of the upcoming shows, or onlineTOURDATES3.22.08 Schubas Tavern -Chicago, IL3.27.08 Higher Ground -Sou...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:48:00 PST

Langerado contest winner announced!!

Congratulations to Jamie Lebovic of New York who won the Langerado giveaway. Jamie will receive her prize pack including; a signed Dispatch MSG DVD, Iron Sea and the Cavalry, and a new Pete Francis t-...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:01:00 PST

New Website, New Myspace, New Album, New Tour Dates!!

Everything is new these days!!BIG BIG BIG things happening with Pete Francis right now. Pete has a new website, a new video for "Shooting Star and the Ambulance", new tour dates, and a new Myspace pa...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:00:00 PST

Order Pre-Sale tickets and WIN!

Buy Pre Sale tickets and WIN!Pre Order tickets for any of the album release shows and be automatically entered to win a limited edition signed poster. There will only be one poster printed per show a...
Posted by Pete Francis (of Dispatch) on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:40:00 PST